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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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I have an automatic tC and decided to go with a supercharger for that extra push. Now can anyone help out with some advise. What areas of the car should I pay attention to so I can maintain the car in good condition. Should I pay attention to gas grade, extra upgrades for tuneups so this way I wont be screwed by the dealer advise.

Extra note what does anyone recommned for suspension with HOTCHKIS springs
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:00 PM
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With/without superchargers, never miss your scheduled oilchange.
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:01 PM
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Change oil every 3000 miles. Never miss an oil change. Run nothing less than 91 octane. Don't beat the living ____ out of it.
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:15 PM
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Change oil every 3000 miles. Never miss an oil change. Run nothing less than 91 octane. Don't beat the living ____ out of it.
we use 93 octane out here... is 91 the highest octane by you???
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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No, we have 93. Some places only offer 91.
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Originally Posted by CarbonXe
No, we have 93. Some places only offer 91.
like in LA...
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by BlizZard
Originally Posted by CarbonXe
No, we have 93. Some places only offer 91.
like in LA...
yeah. it sucks
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Lulz@U noobs.

Our 93 costs less than your 87.
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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F you.

freakin LA. and they're stupid emmision laws, CARB, f'rs.
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Originally Posted by tCtCtC
F you.

freakin LA. and they're stupid emmision laws, CARB, f'rs.
temper temper
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:07 PM
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you need a nap or something????


HA HA HA!!!!
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id like to seee you in LA for a couple days.
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Originally Posted by tCtCtC
id like to seee you in LA for a couple days.
you hitting on me
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you wish
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Originally Posted by tCtCtC
you wish
Want some candy little boy
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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errrrrrr 9-1-1

or STRANGER DANGER! STRANGER DANGER!
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by tCtCtC
errrrrrr 9-1-1

or STRANGER DANGER! STRANGER DANGER!
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:17 PM
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idk scott....
what would you do with a child at night
Old Aug 28, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by tCtCtC
idk scott....
what would you do with a child at night
you... I would beat with a cricket bat



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